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A Demonic Biography
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Dear Reader!
For the sake of your own safety, please do not read this essay in a field or a meadow, and definitely do not read it at noon.
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The Heart of the Flame
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In Persia turquoise symbolized water and victory, in Mesoamerica it was associated with creative power, while the Egyptians called it "mefkat," which meant “joy and delight.” It is a fitting term for turquoise: after all, its luminous color does evoke both of these feelings.
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Cats in Culture and History
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Why didn't the cats protect King Popiel? And is it true that the precursor to the Trojan horse was a large feline?
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What Kind of Mayan Are You?
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Almost Every Conspiracy Theory About Antarctica
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The Human Brain Builds Structures in 11 Dimensions, Discover Scientists
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As Athletic as a Yak
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The Woods Do Us Good
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Greenery and warbling birds are more than just pleasurable, they can be beneficial. Is that a bold statement? Well, there’s proof.
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October in History

October in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist
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Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of October.
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22nd October 1909

22nd October 1909
Anniversary of the Month
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On this day in 1909, Poland’s most important shrine – the Jasna Góra Monastery – was broken into; the painting of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa was stolen. But who committed the theft?
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The Spirit of the Gift
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Gifts have the potential to release social energy; offering a gift strengthens relations and builds trust. They are the opposite of commodities, which can be either bought or sold and do not take part in the process of community-making.
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The Big Turquoise
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The history of van Gogh's painting "Almond Blossom", which was a beautiful gift to his baby nephew.
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The Reindeer Were Here First
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The Sámi live in harmony with nature. Their effective methods may prove invaluable in our struggles with a rapidly changing climate.
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Who Meows at Whom?
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From devil’s spawn to a feline personality—the change that has occurred in our perception of these creatures has more to do with us than it does with them.
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20th September 1519

20th September 1519
Anniversary of the Month
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On this day in 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set sail for the Maluku Islands under the banner of Spain. Yet his attempt to circumnavigate the globe was seemingly doomed from the start...
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September in History

September in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist
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Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of September.
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The Pistachio
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Many nuts can be hard to crack, but the pistachio is beyond comprehension.
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Cosmic Transmissions (Summer 2023)
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All about a runaway, Harvard Calculators, Saturn's moons, and the mysteries of Mars.
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The Noonday Sun
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When I’m admiring the last noontime of this year, I know well that the sun won’t rise tomorrow. But even so, I think of it with disbelief—the same feeling I had more than a decade ago, when I saw the polar night for the first time.
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Brilliant Errors in the System
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Controlled mistakes were one of the many elements that allowed the Oulipians to experience creative freedom.
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A Cat’s Point of View
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Cats can’t detect colors like we can, but their glowing eyes see perfectly well at night.
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Getting Bogged Down

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Getting Bogged Down
Protecting Estonia’s Natural Treasure
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The boglands of Estonia store water, cultivate biodiversity, and help regulate the climate. To ensure a sustainable future, they must be protected.
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A Note of Nature

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A Note of Nature
Natural Inspirations in Music
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Musical compositions inspired by the sounds of nature can bring relief, while simultaneously raising awareness of issues related to climate change.
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What Comes After Growth?

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What Comes After Growth?
An Interview about Food Sovereignty and Cooperativism
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Wojciech Mejor – a leading figure in the Polish post-growth movement – talks about food sovereignty, food cooperativism and alternatives to capitalism.
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Against Apocalypse
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What does the word ‘apocalypse’ mean? And how can we understand it in the context of an Earth hurtling towards climate catastrophe?
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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say? ♫
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American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
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Mr Barker, Oedipuss and Us ♫
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We have more in common with cats and dogs than some people think – especially when it comes to cheekily deceiving each other. Original text by Ludwika Włodek.
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The Oak Chronicles ♫
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An encounter with an ancient oak tree named Bartek, as experienced and retold by a biologist and poet. Original text by Urszula Zajączkowska.
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Life in a Sealed Jar. A Brief History of Terrariums ♫
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Closed terrariums are currently in vogue for urban gardeners, but their history runs all the way back to 19th-century botany. Original text by Joanna Dobkowska.
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On Point

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On Point
An Acupuncture Primer
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According to traditional Chinese medicine, puncturing the body with needles can restore physical, emotional, and spiritual balance.
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Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing

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Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing
A Most Delicate Massage
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The Butterfly Touch method developed by Eva Reich shows how less means more and how power lies in gentleness.
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The Wheels of Energy

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The Wheels of Energy
Understanding the Chakras
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Ancient Hindu and Buddhist Tantra describe various focal points on the human body, which can be “worked” on to attain physical and psychological benefits.
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Sleep Well

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Sleep Well
Twelve Tips for a Good Night’s Rest
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Falling asleep at regular times and for regular periods is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. There are a number of ways to encourage it.